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What are the Douglas Factors?

November 21, 2024October 15, 2024

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Federal employment law is a distinct area requiring a nuanced understanding of regulations and procedures. As a government worker, certain rights are afforded you when your agency proposes disciplinary action against you. Among the elements you must understand are the Douglas Factors, a set of criteria your agency must follow before taking adverse action against you. Ultimately, you want to demonstrate that you don’t deserve punishment or that the proposed penalty is excessive by responding and contesting the proposed discipline. …

Lack of Candor Definition, Examples, and Federal Employee Rights

October 23, 2024October 12, 2024

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Federal employees have an important role to play in the operation of our government. Thanks to their dedication, all the government services we take for granted keep running effectively. As such, public officials deserve protection from baseless or false accusations. To address misconduct by civil servants, government agencies weigh various disciplinary measures. They may contend that the targeted employee is guilty of falsification or turn to a vague charge: that the employee’s actions exhibited a “lack of candor.” Such an allegation …

Conduct Unbecoming Charges for Federal Employees

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024

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Federal employees uphold a high standard of professional behavior. The rules are clear cut and reputation is important. Therefore, a false accusation of conduct unbecoming a federal employee can be devastating. This non-specific charge can place a black mark on your spotless career, which is why it is important to immediately assess the situation and prepare a legal defense. Conduct Unbecoming Charges for Federal Employees Federal agencies must charge an employee with misconduct in order to take adverse action. There …

How to Win an MSPB Appeal: Key Steps and Timeline

January 23, 2025July 31, 2024

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How to Win Your MSPB Appeal? While there is never a guarantee for a specific outcome, you can improve your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome by saving evidence, filing your appeal as soon as possible, and contacting a MSPB attorney. Need Legal Help? Contact Us. • Call (202) 964-4878 The last thing you wish as a federal employee is to face an unfair employment action. But things happen even to the best of employees, spiraling them into disputes with …

How to Handle a Letter of Reprimand [Federal Employees]

June 28, 2024

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As one of the largest employers in the country, the United States government has certain policies and procedures in effect to protect their employees that differ from the private sector. While federal employees can be reprimanded or fired, there are more protections in place to protect federal employees than their private sector counterparts have, and specific steps must be taken before a government employee can be demoted, dismissed, or fired. As a federal employee, it is then important that you …

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